Written by:
peru.travel
Tuesday, April 30, 2024
National Geographic Travel, the specialized travel website highlighted the Arequipa region as the next great gastronomy city in Peru. Why? Because of its traditional “Picanterias” which are true temples of taste, where emblematic dishes such as rocoto relleno (native chili stuffed with ground meat), ocopa, chicha de guiñapo and chupe de camarones (shrimp soup made with milk) invite people to a journey of authenticity.
Arequipa cuisine is a cultural treasure that keeps alive the ancient techniques still performed such as wood-fired kitchen and usage of the batán (stone). Besides, the Picanterías are true stove heroes which show us that they are not only local recipe specialists but also representatives of women empowerment and community progress.
The best of all is that Arequipa cuisine continues developing and currently transforming. Young chefs are revolutionizing gastronomy through innovative proposals ranging from Pisco Sours prepared with exotic fruits to pork marinades with an 18th-century twist. What is the result? A culinary experience mixing the best aspects from the past and present.
Legacy and tradition
Arequipa conquers its visitors not only thanks to its taste and flavor but also to its Historical Center declared a Cultural Heritage of Humanity by UNESCO, which allows us immersing in a unique atmosphere full of colonial architecture and natural beauty that leaves its visitors just breathless.
Arequipa which is surrounded by volcanoes and valleys offers a single fusion of colonial and local influence. The new Peruvian gastronomic hub still has plenty of things to show, are you ready to discover them?
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